Episode summary introduction: Priya wasn’t ready to commit to a major before college, and University of Pittsburgh (“Pitt”) gave her lots of options to try on, before she made a decision.

Priya Chandrasekaran is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Psychology and a minor in Sociology.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

• Why Pitt?
  
• The Academic and Extracurricular Resources on campus
  
• Insights for college-bound Students
  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction [0:11]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [0:52]
• Lots of Options at ‘Pitt” [4:45]
• Why Pitt? [6:46]
• High School to College Transition [8:51]
• Politically-aware Peers [10:31]
• The Classes and Profs [14:34]
• Settling on a Major [16:27]
• Dorms - Best Memories [18:51]
• Rich and Diverse Campus Life [22:20]
• Summer Projects in Asia and Middle East [25:19]
• The UG Thesis - RE Gig Economy [31:57]
• Advice Aspiring Students [36:09]
• Memories...Fond Memories [40:01]
  

Our Guest: Priya Chandrasekaran is a graduate of University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Psychology, and a minor in Sociology. Priya currently works in Business Development at a startup.

Memorable Quote: Priya to applicants “Apply to different types of schools.”

Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript.

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